About
photo: Lara Callahan, elci photography
Hello! For some official, professional details about me, please see my resume below.
Unofficially, I am an energetic word nerd with a deep love of culture, style, and design. I love collaborating on creative projects, meeting new people, and going new places (both literally and metaphorically). My friends say that I’m a “doer”—I’m good at identifying a goal, planning the attack, and seeing it through to the end. I love working with teams, especially helping younger creatives hone their skills. I’m highly adaptable to new situations and a quick study when it comes to learning new systems and processes, but I really love upholding the laws of a good style guide (AP, usually). I like short stories, tea, yoga, crossword puzzles, bourbon, and oversized jewelry.
Please contact me at jessie.e.rogers (at) gmail (dot) com for more information.
Thanks,
Jessie
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Media professional with proven leadership and creative abilities.
- Strong creative talent for brainstorming effective ideas; strategist for making them happen; master of multiple details.
- Highly skilled in problem solving and working collaboratively.
- Strong planning and decision-making skills.
- In-depth knowledge of social media, new media, and SEO concepts.
- Strong knowledge of arts and culture in Boston and surrounding area.
Proficient in: Web Publishing, Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite/Tweetdeck, Tumblr, WordPress, Mac/PC, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and InCopy, Photography, iMovie, FlipCam, basic HTML, Drupal; working proficiency in Spanish
Media Experience
Contracting Associate Editor, Rue Local (ruelala.com) October 2011 – January 2012
Worked with the amazingly talented Local team, specializing in writing and editing copy for daily deal features and vouchers. Managed a team of copywriters of varying levels of experience, while developing and updating the Rue Local style guide. Provided copywriting support on numerous marketing projects in conjunction with brand partners and managed myriad social media accounts.
Contributor, Boston Business Journal (bizjournals.com/boston) September 2011 – present
Restaurant industry coverage including openings, interviews, and other news items as well as some occasional photography.
Editor, Time Out Boston (timeoutboston.com) June 2010 – June 2011
Recruited to start the local online edition of the internationally acclaimed, events-based publication. Created a comprehensive site with a strong critical and editorial voice, geared toward a readership with a strong passion for the arts, nightlife, and local culture.
Editorial Director / Founder, Tea Party Boston | Supertonic Media (supertonicmedia.com) April 2009 – June 2010
Online arts and entertainment publication aimed at creating a forum for young creatives to share their passion for local arts and culture. The goal was to build a community across all scenes and subcultures, centered around content posted on the website and eclectic events series. Managed all written content posted to site—and developed every aspect of website from its inception, from public relations and marketing to graphic design and photography. The site caught the attention of Time Out North America in their search for an editor to recruit and lead a new creative team in the development of the new, all-digital Boston edition.
Editor, go2 Media (go2.com) June 2007-June 2010
Events-based mobile media start-up with listings and content in 40 cities nationwide. Recruited and managed team of 30+ national correspondents, editing dozens of event previews daily.
Marketing and Promotions Intern, WBCN-FM June 2006 – August 2006
Iconic modern rock station.
DJ / DJ Training Director, WMUA-FM September 2005 – June 2006
Student- and community-run radio station based at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and servicing all of the Connecticut River Valley.
Production Assistant, Talking Information Center Nov 2003 – August 2005
Non-profit, award-winning radio reading service for the blind and visually impaired. Wrote and produced on-air public service announcements and daily “Noon Update.”
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA September 2004–May 2008
Commonwealth Honors College
BS: Communications, Spanish (double major)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, ES September 2006–June 2007
